Daniel Bard's long, winding journey has taken a turn back towards the big leagues. The Red Sox pitcher is back with the team on Wednesday, but will not be activated until Thursday, according to multiple reports. The right-hander had been pitching with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox since June 3, after he was sent down and began transitioning back from a starter to a reliever. Bard was 4-6 with a 5.30 ERA as a starter for the Sox, but struggled with his control while walking 36 batters and only striking out 34. In the minor leagues, Bard and the Sox...

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